Person: Robert Downey Jr.

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Killarney star Jessie Buckley set for breakthrough role

Wild Rose looks like being a breakthrough role for Jessie Buckley, and the Kerry actress has a string of other big projects in the pipeline, writes Esther McCarthy.

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Nathan Fillion is in Guardians of the Galaxy 2

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Lawrence ranked highest-paid actress on $52m

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Robert Downey Jr. will make $80 million from Marvel in 2015

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HTC will launch new 'hero' device in October

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Sunday's TV tips

Feel good video: Iron Man presents 7-year-old with bionic arm

Here’s your feel good video of the day. Robert Downey Jr. visited seven-year-old Alex to present him with a new bionic arm.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Watch the lovely moment Robert Downey Jr. surprises this young boy with a bionic arm

It looks like Iron Man has a new sidekick in the making: a seven-year-old boy with a new bionic arm.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Robert Downey Jr. stars in HTC One M9 promo video

After amusing us with Hipster Troll Carwashes and Humongous Tinfoil Catamarans, Robert Downey Jr. is picking up his relationship with HTC again. This time by narrating the promotional video for the upcoming One M9.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2015

There`s a new Avengers Age of Ultron Trailer Incoming!

In case you somehow forgot, Avengers: Age of Ultron hits cinemas in a few short weeks.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2015

And the winners of the People’s Choice Awards 2015 are:

Winners for the People’s Choice Awards 2015 were announced during a live broadcast at the Nokia Theater L.A. last night.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2015

Aniston and Theroux in 'big discussions' about wedding

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are having "big discussions" about marriage.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

It's a girl for Robert Downey Jr. and wife Susan

Robert Downey Jr. welcomes his first daughter

Wed, 05 Nov, 2014

Black Widow to have 'big part' in Avengers: Age of Ultron

Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow will play a "very big" part in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2014

Broderick fine with ex reconnecting with his wife Sarah

Matthew Broderick doesn't mind Sarah Jessica Parker and her ex-boyfriend Robert Downey Jr. reconnecting.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

10 reasons Jennifer Lawrence and Gywneth Paltrow aren't as different as they seem

So it’s finally out in the open – Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin have consciously coupled and deservedly earn the title of the world’s most bizarre couple of the year.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2014

Downey Jr 'proud' of son for checking into rehab

Robert Downey Jr. is "proud" of his son for voluntarily checking into rehab last month.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2014

Downey Jr issues statement on son's cocaine arrest

Robert Downey Jr. has released a statement following his son's recent arrest for cocaine possession.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2014

Gwyneth and Chris spend Mother's Day together

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin - who announced in March they were separating after 10 years of marriage - celebrated Mother's Day with children Apple, nine, and Moses, eight, at their Malibu mansion and were seen looking relaxed and happy as they enjoyed a family trip to the beach.

Tue, 13 May, 2014

'Iron Man 3' is year's biggest film

‘Iron Man 3’ has been crowned the highest-grossing film of 2013.

Mon, 30 Dec, 2013

Aniston delays wedding (again) to work on her career

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have reportedly put their wedding on hold again.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2013

Glee rakes in People's Choice Awards nominations

Plus the whole list of nominations.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2013

'Iron Man' star tops Most Valuable Stars list for second year running

Robert Downey Jr. has been named the Most Valuable Star of 2013.

Thu, 24 Oct, 2013

Fassbender chuffed about making sexy list

Michael Fassbender is flattered to have been named the eight sexiest male movie star worldwide.

Sat, 05 Oct, 2013

Watch out for Jackson in Marvel's TV spin-off

Samuel L. Jackson has filmed a cameo in 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'

Wed, 02 Oct, 2013

Cumberbatch, Watson top Empire's 'sexiest stars' poll

Benedict Cumberbatch and Emma Watson have been voted the sexiest movie stars worldwide.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2013

Agent Coulson not part of Avengers sequel

The Avengers' Agent Coulson won't appear in the film's sequel.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2013

Downey Jr. is Hollywood's biggest earner

Robert Downey Jr. has been named the world's highest paid actor.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2013

Hoffman on board for Favreau cooking comedy

Dustin Hoffman has joined the cast of 'Chef'.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2013

Toddler cries after discovering that Downey Jr isn't really Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr. inadvertently made a toddler cry because he wasn't the 'real' Iron Man.

Thu, 13 Jun, 2013

19 reasons to love Graham Norton

Graham Norton is in Cork this week to receive an honorary doctorate. It's a tough call to put together a highlights reel, but we've had a bash.

Tue, 04 Jun, 2013

Reilly lined up for Marvel role

John C. Reilly has been offered a role in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.

Tue, 28 May, 2013

Twilight leads 2013 Teen Choice Award nominations

The 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' leads the nominations for this year's Teen Choice Awards.

Thu, 23 May, 2013

Downey Jr set to become highest paid Hollywood actor

Robert Downey Jr. is set to become Hollywood's first $100m man.

Mon, 13 May, 2013

Cheadle wants Colonel Rhodes to have own movie

Don Cheadle wants an 'Iron Man' spin-off.

Sun, 28 Apr, 2013

Downey Jr not too keen on directing

Robert Downey Jr. isn't keen on directing movies because it sounds "so exhausting".

Sat, 27 Apr, 2013

Johansson signs up for new flick

Scarlet Johansson is set to star in action movie 'Lucy'.

Fri, 26 Apr, 2013

Downey Jr set for 'Iron Man 4' return

The 48-year-old actor has thus far refused to confirm if he will make another movie in the successful franchise but director Shane Black is confident Robert will return for at least one more outing as Tony Stark/Iron Man.

Fri, 19 Apr, 2013